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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 592.97 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 592.97 and 151.99 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 592.97 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/592.97 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 592.97 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 90,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,125.51/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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